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G252 REG

1990 Citroen Bx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,590 mi
Last recorded81,590 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG252 REG
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 81,590 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 73,742 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 73,742 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 66,157 miles

ADVISE N/F/WING+DOOR DAMAGED

Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,109 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,893 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake valve has a slight seepage of fluid

slight corrosion to brake and suspension pipes at front of vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2010 48,995 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 48,995 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 45,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 44,753 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 44,708 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 39,437 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 36,149 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Bx?

Based on 40,178 MOT tests across 8,590 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
3,107
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
8,590
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,477
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,931
Fluid suspension pipe leaking 1,902
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,857
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,694
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G252 REG is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 109,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Bx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,477 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G252 REG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Bx typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 36 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G252 REG registered?

G252 REG is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 5 February 1990.

Is G252 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G252 REG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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